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Classical Mythology Scene
Maker: Unknown
Folding fan depicting a scene from classical mythology. An empress sits on a raised throne and rules, before her are three soldiers in roman military dress.
Paper leaf with hand coloured etching on shaped sticks and guards, decorated with painted chinoiseries
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 383
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
18th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1740
Leaf
composed of
paper
Sticks, Guards
Accession number: M.223-2015
Primary reference Number: 204788
Sale number: 383
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Classical Mythology Scene" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/204788 Accessed: 2024-12-25 13:24:20
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